Adding encoding hint for 1.9

features/step_definitions/_then_steps.rb

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+#-- encoding: UTF-8
 Then /^(.+) should be in the (\d+)(?:st|nd|rd|th) position of the sprint named (.+)$/ do |story_subject, position, sprint_name|
   position = position.to_i
   story = Story.find(:first, :conditions => ["subject=? and name=?", story_subject, sprint_name], :joins => :fixed_version)